Tim Ripley Bücher

Die deutsche Wehrmacht wird als einer der besten Kampfverbände in der Militärgeschichte angesehen, vergleichbar mit den Legionen Cäsars und der Grande Armée Napoleons. Wesentlich für die beeindruckenden Eroberungen von 1939-41 waren Spezialeinheiten, die den Blitzkrieg des NS-Regimes unterstützten. Dazu gehörten die Brandenburger, Kommandoeinheiten, die in Zivilkleidung oder gegnerischer Uniform feindliche Linien durchbrachen, um Brücken und Verkehrsknotenpunkte zu erobern und Sabotageakte durchzuführen. Auch die Spezialeinheiten, die versuchten, die militärische Niederlage in den letzten Kriegsjahren hinauszuzögern, werden beleuchtet, darunter schwere Panzerbataillone mit Tigern, geleitet von legendären Kommandeuren wie Michael Wittmann. Die Panzereinheiten der Waffen-SS, die ideologische Elite des Dritten Reichs, spielten eine entscheidende Rolle in den Kämpfen im Osten von 1943-45. Die SS-Division „Leibstandarte“ wurde als „Krisenfeuerwehr“ eingesetzt, wo sowjetische Durchbrüche stattfanden. Der Erfolg dieser Einheiten beruht oft auf ihrer aggressiven und unkonventionellen Führung, was auch für die Kommandeure des Dritten Reichs gilt, wie Joachim Peiper und Adolf Galland. Ein Kapitel widmet sich den Kommando-Einsätzen unter Otto Skorzeny, der 1943 Mussolini befreite. Diese Studie der Elite von Hitlers Militärmaschinerie ist reich illustriert und bietet detaillierte Beschreibungen von Taktiken und Ausrüstung.

Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world.Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps. Meet the pizza delivery person who travelled 225 miltes to deliver two pizzas.

Prepare to be amazed by... unbeatable stories, amazing achievements, otherworldly creatures, epic places, reader submissions, stunning visuals, all-true facts, interactive games... and more!

The book provides an in-depth examination of the first six months of the war in Afghanistan, focusing on Operation Enduring Freedom. It uncovers the realities behind the urban myths that emerged during this chaotic period, detailing US and UK reconnaissance missions, UAV and drone operations, and the early combat interactions between the Taliban and Northern Alliance forces. Tim Ripley reveals the objectives, successes, failures, and lasting consequences of this intervention, offering a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal moment in modern military history.

2022 is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Meet the man who has made a model of the Empire State Building - in cheese.

To see the foreword, the introduction, a generous selection of sample pages, and more, visit the website website.In this unique volume, expert Tim Ripley introduces the reader to the world of the German army, covering in detail concepts such as mobile defense and the formidable Blitzkrieg , and explains why the Wehrmacht was able to fight so long, with such fearsome effectiveness. Also includes 180 color and black and white maps and illustrations.

This book aims to fill the gap in the historical record of 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army's elite rapid reaction force. It provides a comprehensive account of the brigade's operations and activities, highlighting its significance as the second most high-profile formation after the S.A.S. Through detailed research, it chronicles the brigade's history, showcasing its role in various missions and its impact on military operations.

Featuring unbelievable facts, engaging activities and exciting puzzles and games, young Ripley's fans will be delighted by this Just For Kids annual! Aimed at kids aged 8-12, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Just for Kids includes amazing stories, stunning photography and interesting facts to engage children and teach them about our weird and wonderful world. The annual also features 16 pages of fun activities, perfect for getting kids interested in the world around them. From mustard ice cream to cats that paint, from glow in the dark mushrooms to the mice that sleep in flowers, kids will love reading every weird detail! Using an easy-to-read style, bright page designs and incredibly photography, Just For Kids will entertain even the most reluctant readers with stories from the Ripley's vault of all-true, all-fascinating facts!